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Fill Up Your Makeup Bag and We'll Guess Your True Eye Color

Talin Vartanian

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About This Quiz

In this quiz, we're going to determine what your true eye color is based on 30 questions about your makeup and beauty habits. We'll give you a makeup bag, and your job is to fill it up with makeup products that will best suit your eyes, lips and cheeks!

Makeup is a staple for many people. It allows you to enhance certain features of your face and body, while some makeup gurus like to completely alter their appearance. Many makeup pros have documented their makeup journeys, product reviews and tutorials on YouTube, while others enjoy blogging about how to apply various makeup products.

Some makeup gurus also make themselves look like celebrity icons or Disney princesses, with Elsa, Ariel and Cinderella as popular choices. Other people like to create scary makeup looks for holidays like Halloween or cosplay events. With these makeup looks, products like fake blood and bright colors are often used to enhance a level of realism. So, are you ready to find out what your true eye color is? Will you be matched with blue, green, hazel or brown eyes? You'll never know unless you take this beauty quiz right now!

What do you normally wear: mascara or false eyelashes?

Mascara.

False eyelashes for events; otherwise, I wear mascara.

Mostly mascara, but I like to experiment with false eyelashes sometimes.

False eyelashes.

Your eyeshadow palette consists of...?

Pink and grey colors

Amber and gold colors

Green, brown and purple colors

Mostly purple colors

Choose a foundation that is best for your skin type.

Liquid

Tinted moisturizer

Stick

Mineral powder

When choosing a BB cream, which of the following matters the most to you?

It has to absorb oil.

It has to have SPF in it.

It has to treat acne.

It has to have antioxidants.

Which of these types of eyeshadows dominates your makeup bag?

Cream

Pressed powder

Stick

Loose pigment

When color correcting your face, which of these colors would you choose?

Lavender

Pink

Green

Yellow

Are you into contouring and highlighting?

I only like to contour some areas.

No, not really.

I like to highlight some areas.

Absolutely!

Which of the following concealers would you choose?

Cream

Liquid

Pencil stick

Balm stick

What kind of foundation coverage do you look for?

Medium

Sheer

Full

Light

Choose a type of bronzer finish for a sun-kissed glow.

Medium brown

Light tan

Golden brown

Deep brown

Which of these blush colors would highlight your cheeks the best?

Violet

Rosy red

Pale pink

Light brown

Do you look for shimmer in your blush and bronzer palettes?

A little shimmer is fine.

Nope, that's a hard pass for me.

I prefer shimmer in bronzer, but not blush.

Yes, that's a must!

What's the best way to apply eyeshadow?

With a Q-tip

With your finger

With an eyeshadow sponge applicator

With an eyeshadow brush

Which of these brushes are a staple in your makeup bag?

Stippling brush

Powder brush

Bronzer brush

Blending brush

What's the best type of eyeliner for you?

I line my eyes using dark eyeshadow.

Pencil eyeliner.

Liquid eyeliner.

Gel eyeliner.

Which of these colored eyeliners would you try?

Pink

Brown

Green

Purple

Which of these primers is best for your eyes?

Pressed eye primer

Mascara primer

Primer pencil

Liquid primer

Pick a lip color that looks the most flattering on you.

Bright pink

Deep red

Coral

Violet

You can't live without which of these makeup tools?

Tweezers

Lash curler

Makeup sponge

Makeup brush kit

Does your makeup bag include any compact mirrors?

Just a small mirror.

No, I would just use my bathroom mirror.

I would use the mirror that comes with my blush or bronzer palette.

Yes it includes both a large and a small mirror.

Would you add any lip plumping products to your makeup bag?

Yes, but it also has to be hydrating.

No, that's unnecessary.

As long as it doesn't sting or tingle.

Sure, why not?

What's the best way to groom your eyebrows?

With a brow pomade

With a brow pencil

With a brow brush/comb

With brow gel

Which of these mascara wands would you choose?

Thick-bristled wand

Classic wand

Curved wand

Ball-tipped wand

Are you into organic and natural makeup products?

I prefer drugstore makeup, but I have a few organic products.

No, not really.

Sure, as long as it's not too expensive.

Yes, I love organic makeup.

After putting on foundation, which of the following would you use next?

How much SPF do you look for in face products?

Which of the following matters to you when it comes to choosing a foundation?

Hypoallergenic

Peptides

Non-comedogenic

Silicone-free

Do you prefer 2-in-1 makeup?

I like using 2-in-1 lip products.

No, I prefer the products to come as individuals.

I only use 2-in-1 foundation and concealer.

Sure, it's more convenient that way.

Glitter in eyeshadow: Is this a crime in the world of makeup?

I think a little glitter in eyeshadow is OK.

Yes, glitter should not mix with makeup.

It's not great with eyeshadow, but a little glitter in bronzer is fine.

You can never have too much glitter.

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